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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Hollywood

Trump faces bipartisan flak for post on Rob Reiner, who once called him ‘most unqualified President’

Trump sparked outrage after mocking filmmaker Rob Reiner and blaming his murder on his anti-Trump views. Comment drew bipartisan criticism, with many accusing Trump of politicising a family tragedy.

Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner’s son arrested for parents’ murder

Nick Reiner had a history of drug abuse from the age of 15. Rob Reiner was making a movie on Nick's years-long battle with heroin addiction & impact of his substance abuse on the family.

2 found dead at actor-director Rob Reiner’s LA residence

Los Angeles authorities have not yet given details about the identities of the two deceased individuals, but have identified them as a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman.

Why Netflix wants to acquire Warner Bros and how it could reshape global entertainment

The biggest unknown for viewers is pricing. A combined Netflix–Warner library could reduce the need for multiple services, but it also gives Netflix the option to charge more.

US judge rejects Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bid for acquittal, prosecutors seek 11 yrs

Combs, 55, was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on 2 July of 2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, following an 8-week trial. He had pleaded not guilty to all charges.

‘You will always live on’—Bollywood actors pay tribute to Hollywood legend Robert Redford

American actor, director & producer Redford, both the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man & a supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died at 89.

Actor-director Robert Redford, who founded Sundance Film Festival, dies

Redford acted in films like Barefoot in the Park (1967), The Way We Were (1973), All the President’s Men (1976), Three Days of the Condor (1975) and Out of Africa (1985).

Persis Khambatta, Indian model-actor who shaved her head for Star Trek, almost became Bond girl

Persis Khambatta rose to international fame in 1979 after playing Ilia in Star Trek, for which she shaved her head. Actor Kabir Bedi remembers her as 'a kind, sensitive person.'

Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned

Justice Curtis Farber ended the trial after the jury foreperson refused to deliberate for a 6th day, after multiple days of dissension among jurors that at times was aired in the courtroom.

Hotel staffer testifies in court says Combs tried to hide 2016 assault footage

Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid hotel security for surveillance footage showing him violently attacking his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in a hallway, promising to 'take care' of the employee.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.